Mate in 3: queen to h7 (h4·4)
c9-26295Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
31. Qh7+ Ke8 32. Re6+ Qe7 33. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Re6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #105.
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